Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "apothecary" refer to?

• A type of ancient building

• A druggist or pharmacist

• A historical event

• A legal document

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the meaning of "demure"?

• Extremely loud and flashy

• Shy and modest

• Very quick and agile

• Highly decorated and colorful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the purpose of "quarantine"?

• To provide financial assistance

• To celebrate a special occasion

• To impose strict isolation to prevent disease spread

• To train individuals for a specific job

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Who is considered a "refugee"?

• A person who provides medical care

• A person who flees for refuge or safety, especially to a foreign country

• A person who is in charge of a ship

• A person who studies ancient cultures

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "victuals" refer to?

• Clothing and apparel

• Food or provisions

• Types of currency

• Musical instruments

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What is a "wharf"?

• A type of water vessel

• A ceremonial dance

• A structure built on the shore for vessels to moor

• A tool used for navigation at sea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "Fractious" mean as used in Fever 1793 Chapters 9-15?

• Joyful

• Unruly

• Cooperative

• Silent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is the meaning of "Grippe" in the context of Fever 1793 Chapters 9-15?

• A type of dance

• A strong grip

• The flu

• A small insect

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

How is "Pestilence" defined in the vocabulary for Fever 1793 Chapters 9-15?

• A noisy disturbance

• A deadly or virulent epidemic disease

• A type of medicine

• A state of great confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does "Slovenly" mean according to the vocabulary provided for Fever 1793 Chapters 9-15?

• Neat and tidy

• Quick and agile

• Untidy or unclean in appearance or habits

• Slow and careful

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9